Spring Break Travel Chaos: TSA Lines Surge

0:00Stay informed in two minutes or less with Birmingham News today, from the Daily News Now. A government shutdown has led to longer wait times in TSA security lines at airports across the country. This is disrupting travel for many people, right as spring break season kicks off with huge crowds expected. Frequent business traveler Mandy Ray notes that lines in Birmingham have stayed pretty normal so far. But she has noticed slowdowns in busier spots like Atlanta and Dallas on recent trips. Travelers are adapting to the changes. Matt Pierce, flying to New York, plans to arrive two hours early for his A-30 Thursday morning flight, aiming to get there by 6.30. United Airlines predicts nearly 30 million passengers will take to the skies during spring break. That surge is putting even more strain on understaff security checkpoints. Ray advises everyone to stay patient with TSA agents. She points out they are dealing with the delays firsthand, but are not the ones behind the shutdown issues. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode.

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